Spencer's Butte Weekly Sunset Hike 03/26/2014

To keep the group going, I've decided to set up a regular Spencer's Butte Sunset Hike every week on Wednesday evening.

Each hike will officially leave about one hour before sunset, although you can start earlier or later and join the group at the top. I'm not going to cancel any hikes regardless of the weather. If you go on all of these, you'll be in shape before you know it! Don't wait for me or anyone else at the parking lot unless you want to. Just leave at the designated time and we'll all meet at the top. (Note: don't go alone unless you know the trail well.)

We'll take the main trail, so go straight ahead from the parking lot (don't take the trail on the left). Walk 1/2 mile and stay left at the trail junction. Then it's 1/2 mile to the top, with 800 feet elevation gain. It gets rocky near the top, so look for 3" round metal trail markers attached to the rocks.

Civil twilight, bright enough to see, only lasts about 30 minutes after sunset. So be sure to bring a headlamp or a flashlight, since we'll be walking the last part in the dark. For safety, please walk with at least one other person, and bring your cell phone. If you're the second to the last person, make sure the last person isn't left behind!

Getting together after the hike at a restaurant or bar is highly encouraged. See you this Wednesday.

Great hike up. A bit of a squall at the top. Then the temp dropped. Watching the fog slip along the hillside and the sun peek through the clouds was really cool. I showed up a little late and hiked up alone. Bill was at the top when I got there.

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Welcome to the Eugene Hiking & Camping Group! As the name suggests, we are a locally based group of hiking and/or camping enthusiasts that enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer; especially here in the Pacific Northwest. We are a casual, fun, welcoming group that offers opportunities to meet other outdoor enthusiasts while moving those feet. New to town? Just want to get more exercise while socializing a bit? Want to develop a healthy habit? Sign up and get your hike on!

This group meets regularly every week for the “Sunset Hike” on Wednesdays at Spencer’s Butte, as well as scheduling other outings as posted by event organizers. From star gazing for special astronomical events, to coastal excursions, desert, waterfalls, kayak camping, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, or just plain old camping-camping-getting out in it and having fun while we’re at it is what we strive for!

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